nycdaug Chapter 394 Fight On, Comrades!
Chapter 394 Fight On, Comrades!
Time flies like an arrow, and before Dawn City knew it, it was mid-September. According to the intelligence Li Chenglong obtained in the future world, the alien alliance's invasion was about to begin.
Among the alien alliance, there were four main forces: the Dane aliens, the Bozan aliens, the Kiel aliens, and the mechanical lifeform space pirates. The space pirates were the strongest, while the Dane aliens were the weakest. The Dane's ordinary warriors were only equivalent to a level 6 human superhuman, some even weaker. Their appearance somewhat resembled a character from League of Legends, the Fizz, who was less than 1.6 meters tall, and their weapon was a steel fork.
The Bozan aliens are the second weakest. This race is the most numerous, and Li Chenglong only encountered them once. Their appearance is somewhat like insectoid beings from science fiction movies. The strength of ordinary warriors of this type of alien is equivalent to a level 7 human superhuman. The strongest Bozan alien the Dawn Army encountered was only level 11.
The alien forces in Dawn City encountered the Kiel aliens most frequently, whom the Dawn Army contemptuously referred to as "stinky lizards." According to the information provided by Teacher Lena, the Kiel aliens' top combat strength was level 13, while ordinary soldiers varied in strength, ranging from level 6 to level 9. As for their appearance, they resembled the lizardmen from an older foreign science fiction television series.
As for the final mechanical lifeform space pirates, although they were the fewest in number, they were also the most powerful. Furthermore, their notorious reputation meant that the other three factions didn't fully trust them. The ordinary space pirate warriors were all level 11, while the top few dozen were late level 12 to level 13. In the book, Professor Lena described them as the most terrifying demons in the entire universe, capable of sweeping away all life forms and useful resources wherever they went.
Of course, not all of these alien forces will come at once. Due to the limitations of jump navigation, the number of warships they can send at one time is also limited. Even with the use of space technology, the number of soldiers that can arrive at one time is only about 50,000 to 60,000.
After entering September, Li Chenglong lifted some intelligence controls, and some previously undisclosed information was broadcast on Dawn City Television, including the arrival of an alien coalition. Previously, only mid- to high-level leaders knew this information; ordinary citizens only knew that aliens and alien spaceships had attacked Dawn City, but they were unaware of other details.
To Li Chenglong's delight, after a series of information was released, the panic among ordinary people in Shuguang City did not last long and quickly subsided.
In the past two days, Li Chenglong has entrusted the affairs of Dawn City entirely to Ma Tiancheng, Shen Menghua, and Yun Qian, while he and his wife Yun Lan have been spending their days with the Dawn Army or the Central Information Management Department. Meanwhile, all units of the Dawn Army, as well as the city defense forces and security departments of Dawn City, have begun their final training, preparing for the impending battle.
At 7 PM on September 18th, the daily Dawn City News program was canceled for the day. Li Chenglong, dressed in his lieutenant general's uniform, arrived at Dawn City Television Station to deliver his final speech. This speech would be broadcast throughout China via the Dawn City Central Information Management Department and information transmission bases built across the country.
Just yesterday, Chen Guoqiang, the Chinese Consul General, Chairman of the Chinese Military Commission, and President of the Chinese People's Association, also delivered a two-hour speech at 10 a.m., which was also transmitted to various large, medium and small bases throughout China via the Crystal Network.
The director signaled to Li Chenglong that the live broadcast was ready and he could start speaking at any time. Li Chenglong straightened his clothes, and then the camera focused on him. In the control room, Yunlan was holding her son Li Yunhao and watching him.
Li Chenglong began, “Fight! Comrades! You should all know the current situation through various sources. We are facing a situation even more severe than the initial apocalypse that began on New Year's Day 2024. This time, we are not fighting against those alien species, but against alien invaders who are trying to conquer our Earth and enslave humanity. So I must now say to everyone watching the live stream, fight!”
After a pause, Li Chenglong continued, "In modern China, we encountered all sorts of difficulties, both internal and external. In particular, from 1910 to 1950, our Chinese nation was plunged into dire straits. However, thanks to the leadership of the Chinese People's Congress, the bloody battles of many martyrs, and the support from all sectors of society, we overcame numerous difficulties and, after decades of development, finally became a significant nation on this planet."
He continued, “But just when we were living happily, those alien invaders released biological viruses at us. These viruses took the lives of our loved ones and polluted our homes, forcing us to fight against the aliens while living a precarious existence in bases of varying sizes. And even this difficult life was earned through enormous sacrifices and hard work.”
Li Chenglong slammed his hand on the table and continued, “But even so, those alien invaders still haven’t let us go. Seeing that their biological viruses hadn’t wiped us out, they’re preparing to take matters into their own hands. It’s foreseeable that in the not-too-distant future, perhaps just a few days from now, the alien coalition will come to attack us. They will once again destroy the home we’ve worked so hard to build, once again take the lives of our brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends, and once again plunge us into hell. Can we accept this? Can we just stand by and watch the enemy invade? Of course not! We must rise up! We must fight!”
He continued, "On behalf of all combat units of Dawn City and the Dawn Army, I swear to all people in Dawn City and the surrounding areas that we will fight those alien invaders with unwavering resolve, regardless of any sacrifice, until our last drop of blood is shed and our last drop of sweat is wiped away. At the same time, I want to promise all our combat units that I, Li Chenglong, will always fight alongside you. As long as I have a breath left, you will see me fighting!"
"Comrades, let's fight!" Li Chenglong said with deep emotion, "I know I am not mature enough, I know I am not good enough, but please believe in me, help me, follow me, and fight with me for our common home, for our wives and children, and for the tomorrow we can look forward to. Let's fight with all our might against the alien invaders to the very end!"
Li Chenglong's speech was short, less than ten minutes in total, but it elicited a tremendous response. Yun Lan in the control room was already in tears, and even little Li Yunhao clenched his fists, shouting "Fight!" in his childish voice. At the same time, all combat units in Dawn City and the Dawn Army were brightly lit, and the soldiers, watching Li Chenglong's speech, clenched their fists, their hearts filled with determination.
Li Chenglong solemnly saluted everyone watching the live broadcast before walking down. At this moment, all the staff of Shuguang TV Station applauded enthusiastically, and some even shed tears.
Back home, it was already 8:30 PM. Li Chenglong had Su Xi watch a show with Li Yunhao in the living room while he and Yunlan went into the bedroom. After closing the door, Li Chenglong said seriously, "This battle against the aliens, at least the initial battle, is one you shouldn't participate in."
Before Yunlan could speak, Li Chenglong interjected, "I just said on TV that I will fight on the front lines. But the Dawn Tower is responsible for all the intelligence flow and transmission in China. You must be stationed at the Dawn Tower to protect Dawn City and even the core of China. As long as it is safe, Dawn City will be safe, and we will have hope of victory. This mission is extremely important. Can you do it?"
Yunlan stood up and saluted Li Chenglong solemnly: "I, Yunlan, guarantee to complete the mission!" Li Chenglong stood up and gently hugged her, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you. With you in Dawn City and with you guarding Dawn Tower, I can fight without restraint." Long Ling and Feng Ling'er also flew out from the two of them and said in unison, "Don't forget us, we have to fight too!" Li Chenglong nodded: "Yes, then let's work hard together."